2016 Environment Committee Priorities and Work Plan

January 27, 2015

As Chair of the Environment Committee I look forward to discussing and implementing key issues impacting our environment in 2016. I have received suggestions from several Councilmembers about topics they would like to bring to Committee this year. I have integrated some of these suggested topics of discussion with my priorities below:

Climate Action Plan (CAP):

● Review and approve a Climate ActionPlan Implementation Plan

● Request regular updates on development of Climate Mitigation/Adaptation Plan

● RequestEnvironmental Services staff to conduct a cost benefit analysis of making single family recycling collection weekly and refuse collection biweekly

● Review duplicative receptacle delivery fee\Discuss further efforts to expand the life of the Miramar Landfill

● Receive update from the Mayor’s Office on implementing the San Diego plastic bag ban measure

● ExploreCity-run mattress disposal program

Storm Water:

● Coordinate with the Transportation and Storm Water Department and the City’s legislative consultants to work collaboratively with the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Army Corp ofEngineers and other applicable regulators to achieve to streamline the stormWater permitting process and renewals in a fiscally responsible and environmentally effective manner

● Review progress on storm water pump station maintenance

● Expedite replacement schedule of corrugated steel storm water pipes

● Continue review and monitoring of city-wide storm water channel and storm drain maintenance efforts, including increasing maintenance efforts in FY17 and beyond

● Discuss strategy of continuing to diversify the city’s sources of water and how the city can minimize importing water from outside the region, including city efforts to incentivize water conservation

● Consider the current level of purple pipe connections and discuss opportunities and trade-offs to expanding the existing network

Water and Wastewater Rates and Related Infrastructure:

● Discuss options for streamlining Water and Wastewater billings

● Discuss options for low income water rate assistance programs through the Public Utilities Department

● Receive reports from IndependentRates Oversight Committee and the County Water Authority

● Receive an update on County Water Authority's Water Purchase Agreement with PoseidonWater

● Receive progress reports on the Advanced Metering Infrastructure System

● Receive regular updates on Public Utilities Department Customer Service and BillingPolicies

● Review staff progress on amendments to 2015 Cost of Service Study and take action as needed

● ReviewWastewater Billing Calculations for Industrial Uses

● Request update from the County Water Authority regarding the Metropolitan WaterDistrict litigation and state mandated drought regulations

● Review and update, as needed, CouncilPolicy 400-15, Comprehensive Policy for a Sustainable Water Supply in San Diego

I am thankful for the opportunity to serve as the Chair of the EnvironmentCommittee in 2016. I look forward to working with each committee member on our priorities to ensure the City continues its commitment to protection and oversight of our precious natural resources throughout San Diego.

About Me

David grew up in the Barrio Logan community of San Diego, the neighborhood on the working waterfront that has a long history of environmental degradation, high asthma rates, and industrial-residential conflicts. That experience shaped his resolve to fight for social, economic and environmental justice. David represented District 8 in the San Diego City Council from 2010 to 2018.

Paid for by: Reelect David Alvarez 2014 for City Council District 8, ID #1366059 P.O. Box 13733 San Diego, 92113